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Re:Microsoft is open sourcing Windows 11's UI framework by FridgeSeal on Saturday August 02, 2025 @09:22PM (#44773331)
That’s great for you, but don’t underestimate the asymmetric value here. You’re giving them free labour, and they get _way more_ out of that than you do - especially in aggregate.
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Re:Microsoft is open sourcing Windows 11's UI framework by michaelcampbell on Tuesday August 05, 2025 @09:25AM (#44797680)
And? If I get value, I get value. If someone else gets MORE value, that doesn't diminish the value _I_ get.

Viewing ones gains only through the lens of how it affects others seems like a hard way to live.

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